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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
6
AP correspondent J. Reilly O'Sullivan traveled through Syria and Lebanon to assess effects on French-mandated territories amid rising Middle East hostilities. He was denied permission to stop for reporting.
In Beirut and surrounding territories French forces show readiness to meet force with force as High Commissioner Henri Dentz asserts loyalty amid Free French sentiment. Desertions to De Gaulle’s camp, reports of German use of airfields, and continued British targeting of airstrips are noted while locals and many foreigners prepare to evacuate toward Jerusalem and Cairo.
Malcolm Marshall headmaster of Russell Ranch school will preach at the 11 o'clock service Sunday at St Phillip's in the Hills. Rev. George Ferguson rector is ordered to bed for a month, and Rev. E. C. Huntington will conduct the 8 a.m. Holy Communion. Starting June 1 preaching moves to 9:30 with Communion at 7:30. Marshall preaches again that day. Church school to be discontinued for the summer this Sunday.
The Senate defense committee plans a Washington hearing to probe the West Coast shipyard strike tying up 40 Navy and Marine vehicles to move 800 workers. Stakeholders include San Francisco unions Bethlehem Steel AFL CIO ranks and officials.
Three push cart vendors J M Harrison William Bournas and Amos Constantino who had been ordered from Armory Park petitioned Mayor H O Jaastad for readmission saying they seek a long peace. The mayor ETA will confer with the city manager park board chief of police to decide.
U S Commissioner C Wayne Clampitt bound over to the district court two men on charges of selling liquor to Indians. Bond for each was set at 750 dollars. The men were David Walsh and H H Breen, both of Tucson. The arrests were made by M K Clark, Indian agent.
Mrs. Churchill wife of the Prime Minister presented a mobile club van for ATS girls in lonely districts. She wore a scarf covered with national slogans and phrases from her husband’s speeches and she is president of the YWCA.
Report notes men receiving 65 cents an hour and seeking 90 cents, with disputes over pay in the workplace. The brief highlights labor tension and wage discussions impacting operations.
The Arizona state tax commission approved an 86750 special levy to acquire land for the U S Army air base and the municipal airport. Mayor Jaastad said negotiations have begun and efforts will seek lower prices. Purchases include sections near Wilmot road, land adjoining the airport, WPA project sponsor’s share, and a bombing area in the Santa Rita foothills.
Jack Larague, 47, held for federal grand jury action on charges of impersonating a Dies committee investigator. He remanded to jail in lieu of a $1,000 bond set by U S Commissioner F A Hickernell.
A flowering head of the sahuaro cactus, Arizona’s state flower, was shown to lawmakers today. Rep. John R. Murdock presented the specimen to Speaker Sam Rayburn on behalf of Gov. Sidney P. Osborn and it arrived in Washington by airplane.
The City of Miami streamliner left the rails at a crossing near Columbus Georgia then climbed back onto the tracks after a 150 foot trestle. No injuries were reported and a passerby alerted a Fort Benning troop train to stop before the damaged section.
The University of Arizona reports all 16 students enrolled in a summer short course in structural drafting and design will gain employment. Lockheed Aircraft has interviewed several students, with shipyards and other aircraft firms seeking more. The course ends June 21 after a coast trip by Dean G. M. Butler to discuss defense and industry needs. C. H. Oglesby leads instruction.
London May 22. Rudolf Hess the runaway deputy Fuehrer bailed out of his Messerschmitt May 10 after a Defiant RAF fighter pursued him in darkness. Air Secretary Archibald Sinclair told the Commons the Defiant was “hot on the trail” and did not confirm firing on the craft. Duke of Hamilton, an RAF squadron leader, said to have met Hess after the rescue did not recognize him. The episode deepens mystery over Hess and potential peace talks.
A breakfast honoring University and senior high school graduates will be held at 8 o clock Sunday morning in the Wesley Foundation room at First Methodist Church. The annual event is sponsored by the foundation with Miss Patty Campbell and Miss Margaret Cunningham in charge. Reservations required by Saturday noon at the church office 1527.
Memphis banks unveiled curb service banking with outdoor windows. Motorists can drive up hand deposits to a teller and leave without leaving their cars as construction plans proceed.
Members of the Ancient Order of Husbandry carry on in Halifax Yorkshire as a local fraternal gathering continues despite wartime pressures. The report notes community resilience and steady participation among attendees.
Members of the Henpecked Husbands club held their yearly gathering enjoying a one day off from wives. Noné revealed the secret meeting place as they feared wives might call.
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